John Travolta Sued by Cruise Worker for Alleged Sex Attack

A former Royal Caribbean cruise room attendant accuses John Travolta in a federal lawsuit of stripping off a robe and pushing against him, then offering him $12,000 to keep quiet.

Fabian Zanzi alleges the actor said, "Take me, I will take care of you, please," during a food delivery to his cabin in June 2009, according to the U.S. District Court lawsuit filed June 21 in Los Angeles.

Zanzi, who first made these allegations to the Spanish-language news outlet 24 Horas, is seeking unspecified damages for assault and battery and emotional distress.

Zanzi claims he reported the incident immediately to a supervisor but that he wasn't allowed "to write down any
information regarding the nudity and/or sexual contact," according to the lawsuit.

Zanzi was also "restrained" to a "segregated room" for five days until Travolta left the ship, according to the lawsuit.

Singer calls this last claim a "dubious allegation" and notes that Zanzi continued to work for Royal Caribbean for years.

The company says in a statement: "In June 2009, Mr. Zanzi was working as a Room Service Phone Operator onboard Enchantment of the Seas. Mr. Zanzi was not fired by Royal Caribbean, but rather resigned on May 18, 2011."